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Sally attended Greeley schools until she was old enough to work. On Feb. 5, 1942, she married David P. Lopez. Sally and David had three children and were married for 69 years. Sally will be remembered by her relatives and many friends for being the life of the party. She loved to make people laugh.

Sally is survived by her daughter, Sharon Ramirez; five grandchildren, Roberta Newman, Valerie Martinez, Ann Quick, Aaron Ramirez and Desmond Ramirez; six great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lopez; son, David Lopez, Jr. and daughter, Jackie Mondragon.

No services will be held at this time. A Mass will be offered in her memory at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at a later date.

Mom, I love you and will miss you. I will see my family when the roses bloom again. ~ Sharon

Doris N. Johnson, 87, of Windsor died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at home after a brief illness.

She was born April 12, 1926, at the family home to David L. and Neima (Akerson) Erickson. She and her twin brother Donald were born prematurely. He died as an infant.

On May 2, 1945, she married the love of her life, Floyd C. Johnson. They were married for 67 years. Doris was devoted to her church and family. She raised five children, Barbara, Ronald, Jacquelyn, Renee and Kendal and later helped to raise several grandchildren due to working parents.

Doris loved to play and listen to music. She especially loved reading her Bible. She was also a gifted cook.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marge Miller; brother-in-law, Wes Miller; great-granddaughter, Lauren Grace and many friends.

A private family interment at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins will be held preceding the memorial service. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Windsor.

She was born Feb. 24, 1957. Sherry met the love of her life, Douglas Melby, when she was 17, and they were married April 1, 1976.

Loving mother of Nikki and Chris Hader and Michelle Shaffer, all of Evans. She was a caring and devoted

grandmother to Dillon and Ashlee Hader and Brandon Shaffer, and she rarely missed one of their sporting events. Sherry worked in banking/accounting for most of her life and was dedicated to the city of Evans. She was a member of zoning and planning boards for the city for more than seven years, a city council member for four years and was appointed mayor in 1999.

While serving her city for more than seven years as the mayor, Sherry made many positive impacts on her community. She was also a member of the Evans Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary and the Evans VFW Women’s Auxiliary for several years.

Sherry and Doug enjoyed traveling to Black Hawk frequently and dining out at various restaurants. They were married for 37 years and had a love that everyone admired. Sherry lost her soul mate, Doug, in July of this year and missed him terribly.

Sherry is survived by daughter Nikki Hader and son-in-law Chris Hader; and daughter Michelle Shaffer; grandchildren, Dillon and Ashlee Hader and Brandon Shaffer; brother, Michael Norland and wife Betty; sister, Gayle St. John and husband Art; sister, Bonnie Jones and husband Raymond; several aunts, uncles, and nieces and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Doug; and her mother Violet Norland.

Celebration of life is from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at the Evans Community Complex, 1100 37th St.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Sherry Melby memorial fund.

Kevin Bernhoft

Dec. 23, 1965-Dec. 4, 2013

Age: 47

Residence: Evans

Kevin Bernhoft, 47, of Evans, passed away at University Hospital in Denver on Dec. 4, 2013. He was born Dec. 23, 1965, in Engelwood, Colo., to Michael and Marilyn (Gilmore ) Bernhoft. Kevin married Karla Kay Kimmel on March 23, 2002, in Windsor.

Kevin graduated from high school in Michigan in 1984. He attended St. Alban’s Church in Windsor. He was a computer software engineer for his entire career. He was employed by Thomson Reuters in Denver.

Kevin enjoyed flying model airplanes, was a Denver Bronco fan and loved spending time with his wife and daughter.

He was preceded in death by his mothers, Marilyn and Nancy; sister, Debbie; and mother-in-law, Wilma Kimmel.

Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Monday at the Allnutt Macy Chapel and again starting at noon on Wednesday, with services beginning at 1 p.m., at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Interment at the Evans Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Transplant Center at University Hospital in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Matt Fickes

Dec. 21, 1972-Nov. 18, 2013

Age: 40

Residence: Greeley

Matt Fickes, 40, of Greeley, passed away at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley after a six-year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Matt was a loving father and husband. His courage, humor and kindness were an inspiration to all who knew him.

Matt was born Dec. 21, 1972, in Lakewood, to Charles and Michele (Robbins) Fickes. He married Shelly Freed on Oct. 10, 2010.

Matt grew up in Greeley and graduated from University High School in 1991. He attended the University of Northern Colorado.

He was an owner of Columbine Sports Bowling Center and later Classic Lanes Bowling Center in Greeley from 1997-2012.

Matt loved supporting young people. He was an active volunteer and a board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weld County. Matt was also involved in educating high school and college bowlers. He enjoyed bowling, camping, skiing and traveling with his wife and family.

A celebration of life will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, at Chippers Classic Lanes, 2454 8th Ave. in Greeley, with a reception to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shelly Fickes, to help with Matt’s medical expenses, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO, 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.